Brucella species
OVERVIEW: What every clinician needs to know Pathogen name and classification Brucella species are small, aerobic, Gram-negative coccobacilli that are animal pathogens of worldwide distribution. Four species, B. melitensis, B. abortus, B. suis, and B. canis, have been described as zoonotic pathogens in humans. What is the best treatment? The tetracyclines are the most active…